1934 – 2015 TURNER — Barbara M. Plummer, 81, a lifelong resident of Turner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 3, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 22, 1934, in Lewiston, the daughter of Walter Matthews and Doris (Leavitt) Matthews. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Leavitt Area High […]
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Carol A. Watkins
TURNER — Today our family has lost our dearest mother, Carol A. Watkins, formerly of Winter Haven, Fla., and Turner. Carol passed away Friday, Oct. 2, in Suffield, Conn., after a long, courageous battle against cancer. She was the mother of four children from her first marriage and two stepchildren from her second. Carol was […]
New Turner egg farm management announces raises, hiring
TURNER — Hillandale Farms said Tuesday that it has officially taken over management of the Turner egg farm and has given every hourly worker a raise. In July, Hillandale signed an agreement to take over the long-term leases for the Turner, Winthrop and Leeds egg farms from Moark, a subsidiary of Land O’Lakes. Hillandale, a […]
Police speak to truck driver about Turner hit and run
In a statement, Gagne said a 27-year-old Harrison man saw the news of Stanhope’s death on Sunday morning and called police to report he was driving his truck on Route 117 at the time of the accident and thought he had hit a deer. The accident happened at 8:50 p.m. The man has not been […]
Still without bell, Turner selectmen ask for refund
TURNER — After working with a foundry for more than two years, selectmen decided to ask for the town’s money back. At their regular meeting Monday night, selectmen reviewed efforts to get the foundry to perform. The foundry had contracted to cast a bell to replace the town bell that was stolen. The town made […]
No one hurt when car hits Turner school bus
TURNER — A car hit the rear end of a school bus about 8:30 am Monday on Turner Center Road, according to WGME. There was no damage, and no one was hurt.
Mason F. Norton
1916 – 2015 FARMINGTON — Mason F. Norton, 99, a lifelong resident of Livermore, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, at Sandy River Center in Farmington. He was born June 29, 1916, in Livermore, the son of George D. Norton and Ida M. (Bisbee) Norton and attended school in Livermore. On July 17, 1969, in Turner, […]
Turner selectmen announce hearing for GA
TURNER — Town Manager Kurt Schaub told selectmen Tuesday evening there will be public hearings this month on General Assistance and a liquor permit. The hearings will be held in conjunction with the board’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Town Office. The liquor permit is requested for Trenchy’s Place, which has […]